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- Dictionarynoble/ˈnəʊbl/
adjective
- 1. belonging by rank, title, or birth to the aristocracy: "the medieval palace was once owned by a noble Florentine family" Similar Opposite
- 2. having or showing fine personal qualities or high moral principles: "the promotion of human rights was a noble aspiration" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. (especially in former times) a person of noble rank or birth: "the greater a noble's military power, the more land he could control"
- 2. a former English gold coin first issued in 1351. historical
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The meaning of NOBLE is possessing outstanding qualities : illustrious. How to use noble in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Noble.
NOBLE definition: 1. moral in an honest, brave, and kind way: 2. belonging to a high social rank in a society…. Learn more.
1. of or relating to a hereditary class with special social or political status, often derived from a feudal period. 2. of or characterized by high moral qualities; magnanimous. a noble deed. 3. having dignity or eminence; illustrious. 4. grand or imposing; magnificent.
NOBLE meaning: 1. moral in an honest, brave, and kind way: 2. belonging to a high social rank in a society…. Learn more.
What does the word noble mean? There are 27 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word noble, six of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. noble has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.
A noble is a titled peer of the realm or an aristocrat. As an adjective, noble describes someone with high or elevated character, or who is impressive in appearance. From feudal times, we have known nobles as the heirs to thrones or as the holders of aristocratic title.
noun. a person belonging to a privileged social or political class whose status is usually indicated by a title conferred by sovereign authority or descent. (in the British Isles) a person holding the title of duke, marquess, earl, viscount, or baron, or a feminine equivalent.
adj. 1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) of or relating to a hereditary class with special social or political status, often derived from a feudal period. 2. of or characterized by high moral qualities; magnanimous: a noble deed. 3. having dignity or eminence; illustrious.
NOBLE meaning: 1 : having, showing, or coming from personal qualities that people admire (such as honesty, generosity, courage, etc.); 2 : of, relating to, or belonging to the highest social class of, relating to, or belonging to the nobility
Definitions of 'noble'. 1. If you say that someone is a noble person, you admire and respect them because they are unselfish and morally good. [approval] [...] 2. If you say that something is a noble idea, goal, or action, you admire it because it is based on high moral principles. [approval] [...]
